Origin
Yutan, NE
Morning in Yutan on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yutan, NE to Omaha, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yutan, NE
Merve Tuncay
Omaha, NE
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short, 27.2-mile journey from Yutan, NE to Omaha, NE takes about 41 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region, ideal for a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and interstate, with a highway share of 28%. Budget around $4 for fuel for this quick excursion. The overall feel is a practical, local drive that connects two points within Nebraska.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this segment. While 28% of the route involves highway travel, much of your time will be spent on local roads, particularly West Center Road, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch at 14.4 miles. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it a more engaged driving experience than a pure interstate cruise. The transition between West Center Road, I 80, and Gerald R Ford Expressway offers some variety in the road's personality.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Center Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near N-92 / West Center Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (N-92 / West Center Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
N-92 / West Center Road
Keep slight right at fork onto N-92 / West Center Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfiel...
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yutan, NE and Omaha, NE, road signs point toward Downtown and Bellevue.
Downtown
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
Bellevue
24.1 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Center Road | 14.4 mi | 22m |
| I 80 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Gerald R Ford Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| County Road M | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| County Road 5 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harney Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Vine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Center Road
— 14.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yutan, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on 2nd Street
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Vine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 5
4
Turn left onto N-92
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road M
5
Continue on N-92
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Center Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto N-92
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Center Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto West Center Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Center Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-80
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
10
Merge onto I 80
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gerald R Ford Expressway
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Omaha, NE
Morning in Omaha on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yutan, NE to Omaha, NE covers 27.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Center Road, I 80, Gerald R Ford Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Yutan, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (N-92 / West Center Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Yutan, NE and Omaha, NE, road signs point toward Downtown and Bellevue.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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